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- Plans, conduct, or coordinates Packaging Engineering functions covering all aspects of unit packaging operations as applied in the production of wet pet foods.
- Technical expertise to include all aspects of packaging, in terms of packaging lines, equipment design, and application.
- This role is primarily working on the development of the Wet Engineering Packaging Standards project.
- This may also include working on the development of the Dry and Treats Engineering Packaging Standards projects.
- 90% Provide Packaging Engineering design and review for capital projects (Wet, Dry, or Treats Engineering Standards) including detailed phases of the packaging engineering work, and related documentation.
- Requires coordination of work by outside consultants and suppliers, broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area, and an understanding of principles and practices in related specialties.
- Requires strong communication skills and the ability to perform well on teams.
- Ability to complete block flow diagrams, 'v-curves', process flow diagrams, conveyor accumulation calculations, packaging line balancing design, the basic process of operation descriptions, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
- 10% Provide packaging engineering technical assistance to operating facilities.
- Includes planning/implementing investigation and analysis in problem areas or areas of opportunity for packaging improvement.
- Requires the ability to collaborate with and contribute to cross-functional teams.
- Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Preferred
- Mechanical, Industrial, Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of experience in the following required
- 7+ years' experience preferred: Packaging design, packaging equipment, packaging instrumentation, manufacturing operations, and packaging engineering support roles in food, pharmaceutical, or consumer products industries.
- Experience with packaging equipment and packaging line design preferred.
- Team-oriented with excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with industrializing new packaging technologies.
- Experience with block flow diagrams, 'v-curves', process flow diagrams, conveyor accumulation calculations, the basic process of operation descriptions, P&IDs, packaging line balancing design, and packaging equipment specifications.
- Travel 15% to factory locations and construction sites for field data gathering, scope development, project reviews, construction support, and commissioning/start-up.